new upland vest
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BrownDogsCan2
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If you want to look cool kiui now has a traditional game vest. I have some of their stuff , their gators and a couple of regular vests.. It’s good stuff . I’d like a pair of their gloves. That stuff is so overpriced it’s somewhat easier to pull the trigger if you catch it on sale. I may just do that if they still have a pair my size come next sale. Their strap vest is supposed to be nice but strap vests really are a pain in the ass if you are spot hopping in and out of the truck.
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Quailnerd
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Jim the kuiu bird pack need serious consideration, it’s made for large birds, some water storage, simple design. Price point is reasonable compared to some of the other high end packs. My dad and brother run one, both are happy so far.
BrownDogsCan2
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One of the downsides to strap vests is they take up a lot of room in the backseat or in the house. But the open backs you can pack a lot of shit in them when you loading from the house . Fewer trips to the truck.
LC Smith
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I have tried using a water bladder, but it is just too heavy. I have a water bottle I keep in the game pocket, but it is a PIA to get in and out to water the dog.
LC Smith
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Your gear is great, but those floors are remarkable!
I don't know anything about where Final Rise is made, but I'd double check your info on Pyke.
When Pyke first came out that guy was all over the podcast circuit pimping his gear and that it was all made in America. I'm sure it was at first. I mentioned the "made in America" thing to a couple of my buddies when we were talking gear. (For what it's worth, all 3 of my buddies now wear Pyke's Dakota pants, as do I. Best brush pants I've ever had.) One of them pointed out to me that his were very clearly marked "made in Vietnam." I checked mine, which were a year or two older, and they were also made in Vietnam. Maybe the vests are made in the USA, but the at least the Dakota pant isn't.
***Edited to add: Pyke's website says both of their vests are made in the USA. No such claim is made for the pants.***
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BrownDogsCan2
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Thanks LC. 108 yr old white oak.
cheesy
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Tomahawker
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I bought the final rise and the Kuiu. I prefer the Kuiu. It’s a bit cheaper than final rise if you can believe that. Prefer it mainly because of storage/zippers/pockets. I run, jump, fall down quite a bit. Always carry cable cutters, occasionally beef jerky/candy bars, pouch of chew, gloves. Final Rise just lacks a way to secure these items but I think you can buy an add on for this. You can wear either in the truck if you want, I do sometimes. You can also extend game bag out for easier loading. Both are quality but I prefer Kuiu
The kuiu is all made in china at least when I checked. The final rise is made in Utah. It used to be the owner and his wife made everything. Now I think he just hunts and goes to trade shows and employees make the stuff. Pyke still makes a lot of stuff in a rented garage in spring Lake Michigan. He has a yard sale in the spring I’ve been there. Walls of cloth and sewing machines. I think the pants became so popular they couldn’t keep up. Brent the owner of Pyke is a great guy. He was president of the ruff grouse society in west Michigan . He is also a generous donor for our Pf chapter. We belong to the same gun club and hunting club. He does a lot of things for the youth at the club. He was a realtor I am a builder. I knew him before he started the business. He told me he was going to start his own upland clothing line.. I thought ya go for it Brent. He really had a good vision, he worked very hard to get it off the ground. It’s refreshing to see someone start something from the ground up and make it work.
I mostly hunt in Nov/Dec. My hunts are about 30-60 mins long, back to the truck, then to the next spot.
I'm open to just about any suggestion here. Not going to discount any version someone posts. Right now the one I am looking at is a Browning version like this.
Upland Vest
A traditionally-styled upland hunting vest with solid, durable construction and plenty of storage for birds, shells, spent hulls, etc.. Buy the Browning Upland Vest and other great Browning products at Rogers Sporting Goods!rogerslures.com
I have been using one of those most of the time for around 20 years now. It has held up well. It is easy to put birds in it and shells don't fall out of the pockets when I bend over. I have had that problem with some vests. I think the 2XL might be about right.
captainshotgun
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My buddy bought a Pyke last year & liked it so well that he gave me his Wing Works strap vest. I do not have a problem going from spot to spot with a strap vest. I simply hang it from the clothes hook that is above the back door. Easy on, easy off. The only knock I have on the WW is that the water bottle holders are too big for a half L bottle. I simply had a criss cross of nylon straps sewn into the bottom of the bottle holders.
My buddy just bought a Pyke strap vest & liked it so much he gave me his one year old
Skadergen
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Not to hijack, but any real negatives on this Browning strap vest for a novice weekend warrior? found a dealer that had a couple left over he was selling for $130.00 I know it’s not the Denali of vest but…..
https://www.browning.com/products/h...VEADZdPYHDPntDf2e_i7ioVhBM-M3qeje3ChoXoKg#Tan
Just been using a more traditional Game hide vest, but since I’m adding a dog I’m aware I’ll have to add more gear to carry.
https://www.browning.com/products/h...VEADZdPYHDPntDf2e_i7ioVhBM-M3qeje3ChoXoKg#Tan
Just been using a more traditional Game hide vest, but since I’m adding a dog I’m aware I’ll have to add more gear to carry.
It depends. Looks like the bird n lite the weight rests on your shoulders. If you don’t mind that, then it should be fine. The up side of Chief upland, final rise, and kuiu (and others) is that they ar backpack style with synch waist belts to put the weight on your waist and not your shoulders. There a noticeable difference in fatigue even for short hunts. At least for me.
Skadergen
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Perfect, thanks for the guidance. This adds clarity to the offerings for sure.
gock5
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I was lucky to have a project out in Phoenix a year ago. Stopped by Marsupial's store/manufacturing facility (made in America). High quality, was impressed. They told me to wait til their July 4th sale, biggest of the year. Was very happy with it this year's hunting season, especially now that I have a 2nd dog. Was able to carry 2 water bottles, plenty of storage, lightweight, etc.
westksbowhunter
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I tried several of the top of the line strap vests and sent them all back. For me a strap vest needs to be super light weight. I also need to be able to load a pheasant without removing it. My old browning does this better than all of them. I want a vest that I don't realize I am even wearing. Hunting in Kansas and Iowa, there is no need to ever carry a water bottle so this vest serves me just fine.
www.browning.com
Upland Strap Vest - Hunting Clothing - Browning
A minimalistic upland hunting game vest design for use over jackets in cold weather or a t-shirt in warm weather. Solid, durable construction with plenty of storage for birds, shells and spent hulls.